Overseas Chinese Leaders in Japan Visit Fuqing's Overseas Chinese Departments

On May 20, Chen Yihua, Executive Vice President of the Japan Fujian Economic and Cultural Promotion Association and Supervisor of the Yokohama Fujian Friendship Association, Li Yunshu, Executive Vice President of the Japan Fujian Economic and Cultural Promotion Association and Vice President of the All Japan Chinese Promotion Association for the Peaceful Unification of China, and Watanabe Ryuuji, President of the Japan-China Fuzhou Chamber of Commerce, visited the Fuqing Overseas Chinese Association and the Fuqing Municipal Committee of the Zhigong Party, among other related departments。

During the visit, the delegation shared information about the overseas Chinese community in Japan and the work done by Fujian-based Chinese organizations to unite and strengthen the local overseas Chinese population. They expressed their hope to continue strengthening ties with Fuqing's overseas Chinese departments and to promote further exchanges and cooperation between Fujian, Fuqing, and the overseas Chinese community in Japan。

Chen Yihua, who had just attended the 10th World Overseas Chinese and Chinese Organization Friendship Conference in Beijing, also shared his experiences from the event. He noted that General Secretary Xi Jinping attaches great importance to overseas Chinese affairs, and his special meeting with the representatives of the conference fully demonstrated the care and concern for overseas Chinese, which greatly encouraged and inspired the overseas Chinese community。

Zheng Guanghui, Secretary of the Fuqing City Overseas Chinese Association, welcomed the delegation and provided an overview of various projects, including the "Two Countries, Dual Parks" initiative. He emphasized the importance of Fujian's overseas Chinese groups following the example of the Fuqing overseas Chinese organizations that were honored as "The Light of the Chinese Community," striving to establish a good reputation for overseas Chinese societies. He encouraged the community to leverage their unique position to aid the development of Fuqing and to serve as ambassadors of Chinese culture, reinforcing cultural confidence。

Since its establishment, the Japan-China Fuqing Chamber of Commerce has been working closely with the Fuqing Student and Disabled Assistance Volunteer Association to contribute to Fuqing's public welfare and charity。

He Hualong, Chair of the Fuqing Municipal Committee of the Zhigong Party, stated that the overseas Chinese from Fujian have always upheld the tradition of patriotism and love for their homeland, embodying the spirit of Fuqing people’s bravery and determination. He urged the overseas community to seize the new opportunities presented by Fuqing’s high-quality development, lead more overseas friends in participating in the construction of their hometown, and promote mutual understanding between Chinese and foreign cultures, sharing Fuqing's cultural story。

Zheng Songbo, Vice Secretary-General and Overseas Liaison Department Director of the Fuqing Municipal Committee of the Zhigong Party and Vice Chair of the Fuqing City Yuping Street Overseas Chinese Association, participated in the aforementioned events。

During their return visit, the overseas Chinese delegation also visited the Fuqing City Volunteer Association for Education and Assistance for the Disabled. Over the years, the overseas Chinese community in Japan has continuously donated money and materials, strongly supporting charitable and public welfare activities in their hometown。